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Wellbeing concept for administrative offices
At the request of a real estate developer and end user, a project was developed that was oriented toward wellness, comfort, and healthiness in working environments. The project, which covers an area of 1900 square meters, integrates various construction and design disciplines to create an optimal environment for end users.
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Verona, pioneer as Italy's first Biophilic City
In her TEDx talk "All we need is biophilia," Rita White pledged to enshrine Italy's first Biophilic City. This ambitious goal has now been achieved, with Verona officially joining the network of Biophilic Cities. Taking up the etymological meaning of "Biophilia" as "love of life," this initiative reconfirms the role...
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Urban environments, emotions and spatial representations: an experimental study
The project explores the influence of environmental features on human cognitive and emotional aspects. In particular, it studies how urban, natural and mixed environments shape spatial representations and related emotions, with a focus on the regenerative effects of nature on cognitive abilities and spatial performance
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Consulting on the design of a space for outdoor education
The project focuses on creating an outdoor educational classroom for children aged 4 to 6. The goal is not only to improve the existing courtyard equipment, but also to promote outdoor education, stimulate curiosity and strengthen children's connection with nature through the integration of existing natural elements and those introduced in the...
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Green gold: forest heritage and forest therapies as determinants of global and planetary health
The "Green Gold" project aims to deepen understanding of the benefits that contact with nature has on human wellbeing. It explores the physiological mechanisms underlying these effects and how they can be maximized, both through direct contact with natural settings and through the biophilic design of interior spaces. Emphasizes the importance of the biophilic approach,...
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AMICA: The color of sounds
Different "colored noises" have specific impacts on wellbeing. White noise, for example, can mask environmental disturbances, while brown and green noise improve self-control and memory, respectively. This paper demonstrates the potential of personalized sounds to enrich the quality of life in home and work environments.
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TELEPACE: The Interview - Rita White
The episode explores the concept of Biophilia, the human's innate and ancestral connection to nature. Rita White, an expert on the subject, discusses how this connection positively affects our bodies and our lives, highlighting the importance of recognizing and nurturing this fundamental relationship.
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PAMBIANCO DESIGN: Biophilic design teaches how to live but also how to design together with nature
Biophilic Design promotes the integration of natural elements into urban spaces to improve individual wellbeing and combat climate change. It reduces the use of artificial elements, favoring that of sustainable materials, demonstrating significant benefits for both human health and the environment.
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TELEAMBIENTE: Biophilia, when being in touch with nature helps to heal
Literally biophilia means love of life. A definition that says little. To understand exactly what it is and why contact with nature would help heal even organic diseases, Dr. Rita White, Environmental Psychologist and President of AIB, Italian Academy of Biophilia, spoke to World Report.
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STRISCIA LA NOTICE: "Environment Ciovani" and the numbers of green in the city.
Christian, 13, tells us about the 3-30-300 rule. Each figure indicates the relationship each of us should have with plants and parks in an urban space to improve the quality of life. Christian explains the importance of having accessible and well-distributed green spaces in the urban environment.